Patient Bridge: Building Connections, Creating Opportunities and Finding My Direction
It’s been a while since I last posted here. That’s not because things have gone quiet, in fact, it's quite the opposite!
Launch of Patient Bridge
Patient Bridge is live as of June 9th, 2026. This blog is the space for Peter to talk to you on a regular basis. I'll share background information on how I've ended up at Patient Bridge. You'll find it all here; from details on my life with multiple chronic diseases to details on the various projects I'm involved with. Keep an eye on the blog for updates and new partnerships.
A History of PPI and PRP Involvement
Fifteen years is how long I’ve been involved in the rheumatology field. As a 27-year-old barman, I was pretty ignorant of the vast of amount of information, research, medication, funding, services and a little bit of patient engagement that was going on all around me in rheumatology, alongside cardiovascular care, cancer care and beyond.
Lancet Rheumatology Commission
It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks and trying to take stock of the changes in my life has taken some time. Two months ago, I worked for Arthritis Ireland, and I was preparing to go to my last EULAR Congress as a member of the EULAR PARE Community.
A new chapter......
Ten years ago this very night, I launched my debut novel, The Confessional in the pub I had stopped working in five years previously due to losing my battle with rheumatoid arthritis. While in 2016 I thought a writing career may lie ahead of me, I now embark on what I believe is my eighth career. Given that I use skills I've honed across every aspect of my life to this point, this may be the career move that sticks.